Arm protector



K. E. JENSEN ARM PROTECTOR Marek 29, 1932.

Filed May 2o, 1929 Marg, Il

Patented Mar. 29, 1932 UNTED STATE-s PATENT orllclajv KARL E. JENSEN, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO INDUSTRIAL GLOVESYCORIR- TION, VOF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A. CORPORATION 0F DELAWARE ARM PROTECTOR Application led May 20,

The invention relates generally to arm' protectors and more particularly has reference to an arm protector especially adapted for use in connection with certainindustries, such as the manufacture or fabrication of sheet metal, in which the workmenhandle relatively rough, heavy articles having sharp cutting edges. i

In producing an arm protector of this character, the general aim has been toi devise Aa protector which combines theV essentialproperties of being highly resistant to ordinary wear, as well as to cutting, tearing, and burning, with the additional advantageous properties of lightness, flexibility, porosity, and the absorption of perspiration. 1

More specifically, it is an object of the invention to provide-an arm protector embodying an arm encircling base'member of'substantially light, flexible, relatively porous maly spaced metallic reinforcements thereon.

terial, and an outer facing intimately secured to said base, formed of relatively heavy fibrous material, having a plurality of small metallic reinforcements dispersed about the entire surface thereof, and further including means for Ventilating the protector during use.

A further object of the invention is to provide an arm protector having an arm encircling base formed ofy a material which is substantially pure wool, which base carries upon its exposed surface a reinforcing sheet of leather, or similar material, having close- Other objects and advantages willbecome apparent in the following description and from the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure l is an elevational view of the arm protector upon a wearers arm. Y

Fig. 2 isan extended plan view of the arm protector looking at. the external side: there'- of.

Fig. 3 is a transverse section taken through v the arm protector substantially along the lines 3 3 of Fig. l.

In accomplishing the objects of the invention, I have produced an arm protector which will resist a great amount of wear and yet will be entirely comfortable to the wearer.

It is essential that such a protector should 1929. Serial No. 364,492.

be readily capable of` being cleanedor sterilized. v f

Referring particularly to Fig. 2, of the drawings, a preferred construction of an arm protector which embodies these advantages is shown. The protector comprises a base 6 of suflicient length to encircle a wearers arm and position the ends in overlapping relation, and is of any desired width depending upon the measure of protection which is to be afforded the wearers arm. f

At one edge of the base, a portion, indicated at 7, is folded backwardly upon itself and secured in this position' by one or more rows of stitches 8. The edge thus reinforced constitutes that part of the protector which encircles the we'arers'wrist, but, as may be seen in the drawings. it is preferred that the reinforcement extends along the edge only a'sulicient distance to substantially encircle the wrist.l Vwherebv the reinforcement does not interfere with the pliability lof that portion of the base, designated as 9. which is overlappedl by the opposite side of the protector during use.

j The preferred'material, of which the base is y constructed, is one or more sheets of wool felt composed of substantially pure wool fibers in their natural springyv condition woven rather compactly together.v Material of this nature is firm and strong and, due to the live springiness of the wool fibers, Vresists tearing and cutting to a marked degree. Moreover, this material is uuite flexible and comfortable, is capable of absorbing large quantities of perspiration without becoming hardened orV stiffened thereby, and may be washed, sterilized, or otherwise cleaned when necessary.

A reinforcing member 10 substantially covers that portion of the base 6 which is exposed when the protectoris in use, and maybe Vpar- Y tially secured theretov by means of rowsof marginalv stitching 11. The reinforcing 1 member is preferably formed of leather or a similar material which is resistant to Wear, adds to the rigidity of the protector, and yet is somewhat flexible. Preferably the member 10 is armored by a plurality of small, metallic staples 12, thickly dispersed aboutthe surface thereof, in such manner that the flexibility of the member is not impaired. In consequence, the reinforcing member presents an interrupted surface of metal, which is well adapted to resist the cutting, tearing actions of the sharp edges of the articles handled by the workmen. It is desirable, however, that the staples 12 extend only Jthrough the reinforcing member so that the inner ends thereof rest against the felt base, thus preventing heat from being conducted through the protector to the wearers arm.

Means are preferably provided for ventilating the protector throughout the surface covered by the reinforcing member, a suitable form of which means comprises a number oi spaced grommets or eyelets 13 extending through the base and reinforcing member,

` and these grommets serve to secure the reinforcing member to the base should the stitching 11 break.

Vhile any suitable means for securing the arm protector in place upon the wearers arm may be shown, I have illustrated a simple and easily adjustable means for so doing, by which the wearer may put on or remove the protector without effort. 'Io this end, one or l more outwardly facing spring eyelets 14: are

secured along one lateral edge of the reinforcing member. Three of such eyelets are shown in the present instance secured in place by headed shanks 15 which extend through both the base and the reinforcing member. The opposite side of the protector carries a like number of flexible straps 16 mounted thereon in positions corresponding to those of the eyelets 14 and secured thereto by means of rivets 17, or the like, extending through both the base and the reinforcing member. Each of the straps carry a stud member 18 (Fig. 3) which, with one of the eyelets 14:, forms a complementary snap fastener. The studs 18 are preferably mounted for longitudinal adjustment along the length of the straps in the well known manner.

If more than one thickness of material is used in forming the base, the several thicknesses may be secured together by such means as the marginal stitching 19 (Fig. 2).

It will be apparent from the foreging description that I have provided a new and improved novel arm protector which possesses great wearing strength without being cumbersome to the wearer. The wearing strength is enhanced by the advantageous manner of firmly and permanently uniting the reinforcing member With the base, wherein the Ventilating members 13, the shanks 15 as securing means in addition to the stitching 11. Moreover, the protector is simple in construction and may be manufactured for sale at a low cost.

I claim as my invention:

1. An arm protector comprising, in com-- bination, a base of material composed of substantially pure wool fibres and of sufficient size to encircle a wearers arm and position the ends in overlapping relation, a reinforcement forthe exposed surface of said base comprising a sheet of material having a plurality of small metallic members dispersed about the surface thereof, centrally apertured eyelets extending through said base and reinforcement for Ventilating said protector and for securing said reinforcement and base together, means for detachably securing said protector in place on a Wearers arm, and means for attaching said securing means to said base, said latter means also extending through said base and reinforcement additionally to secure them together.

2. An arm protector for preventing injury to a wearer comprising, in combination, a base of woven material composed of substan- 1 tially pure wool fibres and of sufficient size to encircle a wearer-s arm and position the ends in overlapping relation, a reinforcing member for the exposed surface of said base, means for detachably securing said protector upon a Wearers arm including parts extending through said base and reinforcing member to secure said base and member together, and Ventilating eyelets spaced about the surface of said reinforcing member and also eX- tending through said base and member.

3. An arm protector comprising, in combination, a base adapted to encircle a wearers arm formed of a woven cloth-like material composed of substantially pure-wool, fibres, a reinforcing sheet permanently secured to said base, a plurality of small metallic armoring devices fixed to said reinforcing sheet for presenting a wearing surface adapted to resist the cutting and tearing action of sharpedged articles, a plurality of means defining Ventilating apertures about the reinforced body of said protector, and means for securing said protector in position upon a wearers arm, said aperture defining means and said securing means being arranged to extendV through said base and sheet to secure said parts permanently together.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature.

KARL E. JENSEN.

of the eyelets 14, and the rivets 17 all serve 

